Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Tabernaemontana
In German
Tamarinde
Tabernaemontana
In French
tamarinier
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
tamarindo
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Crape Jasmine
Care of Tamarind tree and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.